Another man to face court regarding Old Parliament House fire

Joint AFP and ACT Policing taskforce members under Operation Pike have arrested and charged another man for his alleged involvement in the fire at Old Parliament House on 30 December 2021.    

Detectives made the arrest on Tuesday, 1 February 2022 when the man was detected on the Barton Highway en route to Canberra.  

The 40-year-old Dingley Village (Vic) man will be charged with joint commission arson, obstructing a public official and assaulting a frontline community service provider. 

The man is expected to appear in the ACT Magistrates Court this morning (Wednesday, 2 February 2022).  

The Operation Pike joint taskforce is continuing investigations to identify other people involved in the fire and other criminal activity. The joint taskforce has now charged four people for their alleged involvement in the fire at Old Parliament House. 

Anyone with information that could assist police in this investigation is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Please quote reference 6993036. Information can be provided anonymously. 

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